Expedition Supervisor

• Do what you love! As a member of the Avid4 team, you will spend your days outside inspiring a new generation of outdoor adventurers.
• Join an amazing staff community! You will be joining a team of insatiable outdoor enthusiasts - all year long, our team's communication channels are buzzing with invitations for trips, climbing days, happy hours, and other events.
• Great perks! We are proud to pay all of our staff at least the living wage in the areas in which we have programs. We also value experience and certifications that enhance your outdoor educator profession. Additionally, you will have free access to our gear during non-camp hours, pro deals, adventure grants, and optional professional development opportunities.
• Positions available to match your passion and experience!

Job Overview

Introduction

As Avid4 Adventure’s Expedition Supervisor, you will become part of a team that shares the belief that participation in the outdoors has the power to transform kids’ lives. Our summer camps empower pre-K – 12th graders with the skills and confidence to live active, healthy lifestyles as they learn to paddle, bike, hike, climb and thrive in the outdoors. The Expedition Supervisor is responsible for contributing to the strategy and execution of Avid4 Adventure’s Expedition programs in Colorado. The Expedition Manager will work closely with the Expedition Senior Manager, VP of Overnight Programs, and the rest of the Avid4 Adventure Leadership Team to identify future expedition trips in the region, obtain permits for outdoor recreational activities, recruit Camp Directors and camp staff, and coach Camp Directors to provide the highest quality summer camp programming. The Expedition Supervisor is an integral part of our success in empowering kids to be active for life.

At Avid4, we embrace inclusion, diversity, justice, and equity, and we acknowledge that the outdoor/adventure education industry has been and remains a space dominated by white privilege and those from a higher socioeconomic status. We are actively working to improve diversity and inclusion both within Avid4 Adventure and in the outdoor industry! Visit our Inclusivity page to learn more about our commitment and progress.

About YOU

You find Power in Outdoor Adventure

You have extensive personal and professional experience with a solid technical skill set in our core sports.

You understand, manage, and embrace risk and have demonstrated the ability to thrive under pressure and respond to emergencies effectively.

You find Trip Planning a Dream Job

There is a lot of planning that goes into running Expeditions. The idea of getting paid to dig into permitting, meal planning, logistics, supplies, etc. feels like a dream come true.

You are a Leader and a Coach

The Expedition Supervisor is the coach and cheering squad for staff in their region. You will be the Director of our Colorado Expedition location. You will help Camp Leadership grow their staff management skills, support them to solve operational challenges, advise them on customer conversations, and equip them to lead camp programs for campers and staff that positively impact kids for life.

You are a Positive Problem Solver

We love our jobs and have one of the most amazing missions on earth, but our work isn’t easy. We are constantly navigating curve balls and you must rise to the challenge with a positive attitude!

Core Responsibilities:

• Ensure the impeccable planning and execution of Avid4’s Expeditions in alignment with Avid4’s 3 Bottom Lines (quality programs, staff happiness, and strong risk management/response).
• Staff Management: Assist in the design and execution of Staff Training, as well as manage and support both Camp Leadership and field staff.
• Risk Management: Provide appropriate training and professional development for your staff and institute programmatic changes, if needed.
• Quality Control: Ensure that camps are operating at a high quality so that parents, campers, and staff have positive experiences at Avid4 Adventure.
• Curriculum: Update curricula and manuals for Seasonal Camp Leadership and Expedition Instructors (CL Notebook, trip binders, training outlines).
• Vendor Contracts and Management: Secure vendors for your region (white water rafting, caters, storage, bathrooms, etc) and manage those relationships throughout the year.
• Be the first line of support to parents, staff, and campers for CO Expeditions in the field, emergencies that may arise, etc. during the program season (May – August)

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have at least 3 years of relevant experience with project management, ideally in the area of camp, outdoor education, or guiding.
• Must have at least 2 years of experience supervising a staff of 8 or more.
• Must be present at the CO Expedition location (Louisville, CO) from May- August and spend regular nights in the field throughout the summer.
• Minimum Medical Certifications include Wilderness First Responder & CPR from a nationally recognized provider (can be obtained after hiring but must be prior to the start of your first program season). Avid4 Adventure will cover 50% of the cost of a WFR (or recert) in year one of the role and 50% of the cost in year two.

Compensation:

• Weekly rate: $1,087.50
• This is a seasonal position, anticipated dates of employment: Feb 13- Nov 3rd, with flexibility on the start date.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. There is some travel and times when standing for extended periods of time is required. It is also a requirement that this position will occasionally be in the field supporting expedition groups and thus hiking for extended periods of time with a backpack of about 50 lbs.

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

https://avid.workbrightats.com/jobs/910333-282407.html